texSCALE

Creating a circular textile industry is a collaborative effort. That is why we formed a collective initiative with different Scandinavian actors in the textile value chain. Together we aim, with funding from the Swedish Energy Agency, to increase the resource-efficient use of textiles by bridging the gap between pilot- and industry-scale nonwoven production.

BACKGROUND

Approximately 9 million tons of textile waste in Europe are incinerated or landfilled annually. This growing environmental challenge is driving the textile industry to adapt, especially as new regulations on waste management, corporate responsibility, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions take effect. To stay ahead of these changes, this project aims to lead the way in textile recycling by scaling up efforts and driving systemic change across the industry.

CHALLENGE

Enhancing resource efficiency requires challenging the traditional, linear mindset of the textile industry. This project targets the efficient use of complex textile waste streams and the growing accumulation of post-consumer textiles. We must foster increased collaboration and rethink our current approaches to tackle these problematic material streams.

SOLUTION

This project seeks to enhance the resource-efficient use of textiles and bridge the gap between pilot-scale and industry-scale nonwoven production. It focuses on three key areas: Developing sustainable materials and products. Optimising logistics with sustainability assessments. Empowering the industry to transition towards a circular economy.

RESULT

TexScale adopts a pragmatic, hands-on approach to textile recycling by conducting technical validation through demonstration projects and fostering discussions on industry challenges and opportunities. The primary goal is to enhance resource efficiency in textiles and drive the transformation of the textile industry.

TexScale Presents webinar:

The Pantry of the Future
– A Guide to Using Post-Consumer Textile Waste

FEBuary 5

ON TEAMS
The link for registration
will be published on January 14

Fossil resources are rapidly depleting, while textile waste continues to grow alarmingly. It’s time to rethink how we approach raw materials by creating a sustainable, circular “material pantry” using post-consumer textiles.

Join Catrine Marchall and Stina Björquist from RISE as they introduce innovative tools and strategies from the CISUTAC project and the Framework for Circular Textiles. This seminar will provide insights into effective waste classification, data-driven recycling methods, and practical ways to manage the most challenging textile fibres.

What You’ll Gain from the Seminar:

Overview of the CISUTAC and Circular Textiles Projects
Learn how these key initiatives are advancing circularity in the textile industry.
Tools and Data for Waste Classification
Discover essential tools for categorizing textile waste effectively.
Addressing Difficult-to-Recycle Fibers
Understand which textile fibres are hardest to recycle and how to tackle them.
Tips for Using Recycled Fibers
Explore practical advice for integrating recycled materials into new products.

Why This Matters

Every year, vast amounts of textile waste go unused or are incinerated. By adopting circular solutions, we can transform waste into valuable resources and reduce dependency on fossil-based raw materials. This webinar offers actionable insights for businesses aiming to enhance sustainability and innovation.

WHY NONWOVEN?

Nonwoven is a sustainable solution for textile waste management.

Nonwoven technology offers an energy-efficient and versatile alternative for managing textile waste. It is less sensitive to fibre quality and can process even the most complex textile waste streams. By integrating various techniques, this approach enables the creation of new materials from secondary textile raw materials suitable for various applications.